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“I absolutely LOVE this bowl - thank you so much for the fast shipping and
the gorgeous product!!!!” -Judy M.

“I love this store and how informative they are regarding the history of thier stock and the artists who made it. I will definitely be buying again.” -Zach L.

“I just received my Native American etched, horsehair vase #311.
I love it! The vase is beautiful!
Packaging was amazing and shipping fast.
My only regret is not buying one larger.
Thank you for your great service, caring and business.” -Christine O.

“I just received my indian flute this morning, this flute is beautiful : very well made and the sound great ! when I play it seems I am on the way to heaven ! Many thanks, I will order again in the soon future , keep working this way, because that is a real pleasure to deal with you!” -Jeff, France

Native American Pottery

Native American pottery such as the well known southwest Indian pottery of New Mexico can be fine works of Indian art or primitive and utilitarian in design. Tarahumara pottery is made of rough earthen clay in white, orange and brown. Rather than being polished and smooth Indian pottery, Tarahumara Indian pottery is rustic and still made as it has been for generations. We have come upon antique Indian pottery pieces, pitchers, bowls and clay pots.

It is a thrill to hold an old piece of Indian pottery and to imagine the lives and times it has experienced. Among the Tarahumara Indians, those Indian pottery makers make pottery with ancient pottery traditions that they in turn give to their children. Unlike the Mata Ortiz phenomenon, it is Indian women potters who make Tarahumara Indian pottery.

Native American pottery is one of the few heritage vestiges that have survived a bygone era. For generations, skilled Native Indian artisans have practiced and honed their skills in creating beautiful Native American rainbow color band etched horse hair Navajo Indian pottery. They perfected the art, which was handed down to them by their ancestors, and then passed the secrets of their trade to the following generations.

Long before European settlers came to the shores of America, Native American tribes used pottery and ceramics to create master pieces, which they then used as common household utensils and vessels, as well as to trade with settlers all across the southwest, and even across the continent.

A dying art -Navajo Indian pottery is a unique handmade pottery created in the famous four corners area of the Navajo Nation in Arizona. Sadly today, pottery and other creations using this rare art form is becoming harder to find in its authentic state. Sure, you could come across piles of imitation pieces, mass produced by machines or huge factories across America and overseas. You may occasionally even stumble on a piece of genuine Native American pottery – but such finds are becoming rare and far between.

As many of the native tribes were pushed out of their original habitat, they seemed to have lost their skills as they migrated from land to land. Over the years, the art of Indian pottery-making seems to have all but vanished. The Indians of the southwest however seemed to have somehow preserved their heritage, and those creations, with artful designs and beautiful colors, are available today.

Native American rainbow horse hair pottery is one of the premier forms that artists are using to express their creativity. And here at Mission Del Rey however, we’ve assembled the most exhaustive collection of genuine, handcrafted Native-made ceramic and pottery pieces.

A rare piece of history -Our vast collection of genuine Native American artistry comprises of pieces that are entirely handmade by individuals from Native Indian tribes who still practice their traditional art of pottery making. Tastefully adorned by hand etchings, these pieces of art are skilfully decorated with colourful bands, which have branded them with a term of endearment – “Navajo rainbow pottery”.

The process of creating these masterpieces is as intriguing as the final creations themselves. Each piece is individually crafted, and radiates the personality of the individual craftsperson that breathed it into life.

In many of the Navajo pottery pieces that you’ll find here at Mission Del Rey, real horse hair is used during the firing process to burn a unique design into the pottery finish. A steady hand will first etch the decorative lines into a piece of pottery prior to the firing process. Then, the actual horse hair is added to the piece as part of the firing process. The end result: A piece of unique and authentic Navajo Indian horsehair pottery!

Owning Native American pottery is like possessing a rare piece of history. It gives you a sense of having a bygone generation’s legacy right there inside each piece that you have in your collection.

Collections for all purposes -Whether you are a collector, with the foresight of buying these pieces of history now, knowing that soon they will be priceless works of art. Or whether you are someone with a keen eye for tasteful pieces of art to complement existing south-western décor in your home, lodge, hotel or other property; you’re bound to find the right piece here at Mission Del Rey.

Among the various masterpieces you’ll find here, no two pieces are alike, because they are all made individually – not mass produced at factories or by sole less machines. From the 7.5" Etched Indian Horse Hair Wedding Vase, to the 5” Native American Horse Hair Pottery Vase, or the 10.25" Large Horse Hair Painted Pottery Figure, they are all built with passion and pride.

Here at Mission Del Rey, we make it easy for you to own Native American pottery yourself, and start building a legacy of your own for your future generations; or buy them as perfect gifts for newlyweds or new homesteaders. Or simply have some of these unique pieces of American history all around your home, lodge, cottage or ranch to enrich your own life.

No matter what your purpose is, you’re sure to find a piece that speaks directly to you!